What Moon Phase Is It Right Now?
The Moon is currently First Quarter (44% illuminated) in Libra; next Full Moon on July 29, 2026.
The live phase of the Moon, its sign, and the next New and Full Moon.
Right now the Moon is in its First Quarter phase, 44% illuminated, in Libra. The next New Moon is August 12, 2026 (22 days away) and the next Full Moon is July 29, 2026 (8 days away).
What does this mean for YOUR chart?
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A waxing Moon (New toward Full) is the building half of the cycle — the traditional window for starting, planting, and gathering momentum. A waning Moon (Full toward New) is the releasing half — for finishing, clearing, and letting go.
You are currently in a waxing First Quarter in Libra, which colours the mood of the moment with that sign's themes.
Why the sign of the Moon matters
The Moon changes sign every two to two-and-a-half days, so its flavour shifts faster than any other body. The sign it is in right now — Libra — is the emotional weather everyone shares today.
What actually moves your life is how that transiting Moon touches your own chart. A Full Moon landing on your Sun feels very different from one that ignores it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What moon phase is it right now?
Right now the Moon is in its First Quarter phase, 44% illuminated, in Libra. This is computed live from the Swiss Ephemeris.
When is the next full moon?
The next Full Moon is July 29, 2026 — 8 days from now.
When is the next new moon?
The next New Moon is August 12, 2026 — 22 days from now.
Is the Moon waxing or waning?
The Moon is waxing — growing toward Full, the building half of the cycle.
What should I do during this moon phase?
A waxing Moon favours starting and building; a waning Moon favours finishing and releasing. The most useful read is personal — how the current Moon touches your own chart.
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